Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-22). Hazards: drowning. About 1,700 units in the US and 80 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11180 |
| Published | 2011-03-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving |
| Products | Guardian full-face diving masks |
| Firm named in the title | Ocean Technology Systems |
| Firms | Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 80 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800. |
Description
This recall involves Guardian full-face diving masks with serial numbers 9051284 through 10070954. The serial number is printed on the main regulator body. The diving masks were sold in various colors. The Ocean Technology Systems' logo is affixed to the front of the mask.
Hazard
The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems for instructions on conducting a test of the regulator and returning the masks for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
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